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Help Scout vs Buffer: cost at your team size
Annual cost of the cheapest published plan that covers each team size. Help Scout is billed per seat, Buffer is billed usage based.
| Team | Help Scout | Buffer | Help Scout vs Buffer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 seats | $0Free | $60Essentials | -100% |
| 10 seats | $3,000Standard | $60Essentials | +4900% |
| 25 seats | $7,500Standard | $60Essentials | +12400% |
| 50 seats | $15,000Standard | $60Essentials | +24900% |
| 100 seats | $30,000Standard | $60Essentials | +49900% |
Prices read from the vendor pages on 24 Oct 2026 and 24 Oct 2026. A positive delta means Help Scout costs more.